At a glance
Reported students
316
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico middle enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 156 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
316
Mesa Alta Jr High: 316 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
11.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 424
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.7:1
What the reported data says about Mesa Alta Jr High
Mesa Alta Jr High is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Bloomfield. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Bloomfield Schools. NCES reports 316 students for 2024–25.
Among 156 middle schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 306.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, close to the New Mexico median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (38.6%) and White (28.8%). English learners represent 14.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mesa Alta Jr High
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.14
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.8%
- Hispanic27.2%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native38.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bloomfield Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Naaba Ani Elementary
Middle · Grades 04–06
405 reported students
Bloomfield Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
236 reported students
Central Primary
Elementary · Grades 01–03
433 reported students
Blanco Elementary
Elementary · Grades 01–06
138 reported students
Charlie Y. Brown Alt
High · Grades 09–12
95 reported students
Bloomfield High
High · Grades 09–12
764 reported students
Public schools near Mesa Alta Jr High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Primary Elementary · Bloomfield Schools | 01–03 | 433 | 1.1 mi |
| Charlie Y. Brown Alt High · Bloomfield Schools | 09–12 | 95 | 1.3 mi |
| Naaba Ani Elementary Middle · Bloomfield Schools | 04–06 | 405 | 1.6 mi |
| C.V. Koogler Middle Middle · Aztec Municipal Schools | 06–08 | 521 | 8.2 mi |
| Mesa View Middle School Middle · Farmington Municipal Schools | 06–08 | 461 | 8.2 mi |
| Heights Middle School Middle · Farmington Municipal Schools | 06–08 | 660 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mesa Alta Jr High
What grades does Mesa Alta Jr High serve?
Mesa Alta Jr High reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Bloomfield Schools.
How many students attend Mesa Alta Jr High?
Mesa Alta Jr High reported 316 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 156 New Mexico middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 424 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mesa Alta Jr High?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 316 students and 26.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Mexico median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mesa Alta Jr High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mesa Alta Jr High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bloomfield Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mesa Alta Jr High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mesa Alta Jr High in?
Mesa Alta Jr High is part of Bloomfield Schools, based in Bloomfield, NM, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mesa Alta Jr High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central Primary (1.1 mi), Charlie Y. Brown Alt (1.3 mi), Naaba Ani Elementary (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.